For the Love of Puerto Rican Cuisine – Part 2
As I was telling you last week, the love of my life is Puerto Rican. And although I am a true romantic […]
Chris’ Barbecued Pulled Pork: Food Photography
Pulled pork is one of the South’s most popular dishes. However, you don’t have to seek out a North Carolina barbecue […]
Steve’s Fairway Fizz: Food and Drink Photography
I don’t know what it’s like where you are but I’m experiencing the dog days of summer in spades. The temperature rose to 97 degrees today with no break in sight. What I need and maybe you, too, is a cold cocktail that epitomizes refreshment. How does a cucumber cocktail sound to you? I’m in.
Oysters on the Half Shell
Slide between your lips, slippery on your tongue, press down - don’t bite, wait - taste the brininess, invoke the ocean, now - let it slide down your throat. Mmmm, oysters . . .
Grilled Pizza with Ham and Pineapple
You don't really want to light the oven to 500 degrees on a hot July day, do you? This easy grilled pizza should get you in the mood for some outdoor summer relaxing. Just a few simple ingredients showcase the smoky flavor and crispy crust.
Skewered Fresh Fruit with Celery Seed Dressing
I submitted this recipe for America’s Best Lost Recipes published in 2007 by America’s Test Kitchen. The test kitchen “loved the sweet and sour flavors of this dressing and tasted it on everything from apples to greens (we especially loved it on Bibb lettuce) to a cucumber and radish salad.
Father’s Day Favorite: Barbecued Pork Ribs
What sticks to your ribs more than . . .ribs? Dad’s going to love these meaty spice-rubbed St. Louis style spare ribs and you will, too. St. Louis style is simply spareribs with the ends trimmed. Of course, there are many styles of ribs. A nicely detailed explanation of how to select ribs can be found athttp://www.virtualweberbullet.com/ribselect.html
Not Your Deli Pasta Salad
“THE STORE”* ZITI SALAD WITH TOMATO AND PEPPERS I am not a fan of pasta salads. I find them usually anemic, in […]
Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon
Peppers are one of the most versatile veggies out there, there are so many varieties and cooking with them is fun. My […]